Kailash
कैलाश
Named after Mount Kailash in the Himalayas, believed to be the divine home of Shiva, the god of transformation. A Sanskrit origin from केलास (kelāsa) meaning "clear" or "transparent" has been suggested, evoking the mountain's snowy appearance.
Meaning and origin
Kailash draws its power from one of the world's most sacred mountains, venerated in Hindu tradition as the abode of Shiva.
How to pronounce Kailash
| Hindi | KAI-lahsh /kəɪˈlɑʃ/ |
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